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Woodcarving Ducks

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

This time of year abundant waterfowl fly north through our area, some are here to stay but many are just passing through. We’ll learn a little about these amazing birds …

Vernal Pools 101

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Vernal pools are perhaps the most interesting and diverse parts of our forests. A rich ecosystem, bursting with life, that serves as a nursery for countless organisms… and a buffet …

Stories in the Woods

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Children and their adult companion are invited to join us as we read a short story in the woods, take a hike and make a craft to understand more about …

Killdeer Plains Field Trip

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Join a naturalist and the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society to explore some of the 8,000+ acres of wetlands, prairies, and woodlots at Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area as we look for waterfowl …

Feeding Day

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

The Park District maintains several education animals in the McElroy Environmental Education Center, using them throughout the year for nature presentations and programs.  Join the Critter Care volunteers to help …

Nature Fools

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Nature fools us often, whether it’s an animal that mimics another or a myth that never went away. See if nature has fooled you and learn what is really going …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District